Maverick Campers Operations Manual 2021
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
C A N V A S C A R E
Seasoning the Canvas:
The idea around seasoning your canvas is to seal up any little holes in the canvas that water could potentially penetrate.
These openings could be around the seams or in the canvas weave itself.
It
is best done by applying water to the entire
tent, which soaks the individual strands of cotton causing them to swell, then contract as it dries out, ultimately
minimising the size of the holes until it is watertight.
The process of seasoning your canvas before use is an important one but an easy process. This process is best done on a
warm sunny day with no rain expected.
1.
Set up your camper and annex with all doors and windows zipped up and closed.
2.
Using your garden hose apply a light spray of water over all the external canvas areas. Wet out the canvas
without allowing water to pool in any section then allow to dry thoroughly.
3.
Repeat the process of wetting and allowing to dry another 2 times.
4.
On the third time check for any leaks in the canvas particularly along the seams. If a seam is weeping water
through, allow the canvas to thoroughly dry then apply a wax stick along the area of the seam. This is done by
lightly rubbing the wax stick over the area. Once applied wet the canvas and check again.
NOTE: It is not unusual for seams that are not able to be seam sealed with tape to weep after seasoning. This is
not a reflection of canvas or workmanship but simply a characteristic of canvas tents.
Wet canvas:
Canvas that is wet will develop Mold/Mildew in a noticeably short period of time always ensure that your tent is packed
away dry after use.
Always open the tent ASAP to allow it to dry even if it is still raining as it is better to continue to get wet. It only takes a
couple of days for mold to start forming.
